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By Russ Hill
A few weeks ago I went on a horseback adventure through one of the most remote areas of this country.
I set out on a journey to the Supai Village deep within the Grand Canyon.
The isolated village is home to some of the most dramatic waterfalls in the world.
I traveled with a group of teenagers that I volunteer with. We packed fi... read more
A few weeks ago I went on a horseback adventure through one of the most remote areas of this country.
I set out on a journey to the Supai Village deep within the Grand Canyon.
The isolated village is home to some of the most dramatic waterfalls in the world.
I traveled with a group of teenagers that I volunteer with. We packed fi... read more
by Patricia Johnson
Death is inevitable, yet the loss of a close friend or family member always showers us with a range of emotions. One day we might desperately try to avoid the pain, anxiety and feelings of helplessness we feel when a loved one dies. Other days, we feel like life has returned to normal—at least until we realize that our life ha... read more
Death is inevitable, yet the loss of a close friend or family member always showers us with a range of emotions. One day we might desperately try to avoid the pain, anxiety and feelings of helplessness we feel when a loved one dies. Other days, we feel like life has returned to normal—at least until we realize that our life ha... read more
By Jennifer Mattern
"So ... did you KISS him?"
My inquisitor is my 7-year-old daughter. The Spanish Inquisition could have used her. This one, she's persistent.
"What do you think?" I ask, stalling for time.
"YES. I think YES," she says confidently.
My 9-year-old pipes up. "But was it on the cheek or on the lips?"
Details, details. I squirm. ... read more
"So ... did you KISS him?"
My inquisitor is my 7-year-old daughter. The Spanish Inquisition could have used her. This one, she's persistent.
"What do you think?" I ask, stalling for time.
"YES. I think YES," she says confidently.
My 9-year-old pipes up. "But was it on the cheek or on the lips?"
Details, details. I squirm. ... read more
My Son, Mark died in 2006 at age 46.
I was heartbroken.
Looking back, I see that
when I considered my grief, anguish, sorrow
and despair as negative emotions,
I failed to recognize their value.
I was avoiding the experience of my own suffering
by distracting myself,
compartmentalizing my feelings,
trying to escape.
I
There is disagreement about whether the origin of this poem is true. Nevertheless, it's message is true.
When an old man died in the geriatric ward of a small hospital near Tampa, Florida, it was believed that he had nothing left of any value.
Later, when the nurses were going through his meager possessions, They found this poem. Its quality and ... read more
When an old man died in the geriatric ward of a small hospital near Tampa, Florida, it was believed that he had nothing left of any value.
Later, when the nurses were going through his meager possessions, They found this poem. Its quality and ... read more
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